Loki writer Michael Waldron has joined the writing team of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Doctor Strange has been in the news a lot lately for varying reasons. The original director of the Benedict Cumberbatch film, Scott Derrickson, departed due to creative difference and just recently it was discovered that Sam Rami is in talks to direct the upcoming Doctor Strange film. But now the Doctor Strange film is adding one of Loki‘s scribes to the writing team.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Loki writer Michael Waldron is joining Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Marvel reportedly had no comment on the addition of the Loki writer. The upcoming Loki series is said to follow the God of Mischief as he travels through time and becomes embroiled in major historical events. The upcoming Loki series will reportedly tie into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness so this new addition may tie into that.
What do you all make of this news? Are you glad to hear that the Benedict Cumberbatch film is adding Loki‘s writer to its team? How will the upcoming show crossover with the film? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Details on Benedict Cumberbatch ‘s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are currently limited, though it is said to be Marvel Studios’ first true foray into the horror genre. Furthermore, the Disney Plus mini-series WandaVision will also serve as the lead-in to the Doctor Strange sequel.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness features a script written by Jade Bartlett and will star Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, and Elizabeth Olsen.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is still scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2021. Stay tuned for more updates on, Sam Rami, Doctor Strange and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we learn it!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
